CVByrne Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 14 minutes ago, Tomaszk said: Hope we're very very happy with the deal we did. These idiots are desperate. They want to sign Felix too. So Ferran Torres or Ansu Fati need to be sold too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CVByrne Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 48 minutes ago, Vive_La_Villa said: Makes sense. Makes complete sense. We get insurance payout on Mings and we get to replace him with a smart loan. Good work all round here 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomC Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 As a straight-up one year loan, it makes sense. We won't need him next year if Mings has recovered from his injury. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2023 Clay mon Long lay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KentVillan Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Emery is a genius at managing & coaching centre backs. The biggest improvers under Emery have arguably been Konsa and Mings. I already kind of rate Lenglet, but under Emery I'd see him adding to his game and being a better player than we've seen before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Steve Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I imagine the 75% figure is still Barca spin. We aren't paying that for a season loan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaParkAvenue Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, The_Steve said: I imagine the 75% figure is still Barca spin. We aren't paying that for a season loan. Not saying you’re wrong here, but fans tend to question reports about their club paying high wages. Reports about the club making a shrewd deal on the other hand, are usually seen as facts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Even if it's 75%, there's no obligation to buy, or even the option to do so, so it's a one time deal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MellbergsBeard Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, The_Steve said: I imagine the 75% figure is still Barca spin. We aren't paying that for a season loan. Even if we are I don’t think we could get a better cb on a 1 year deal for cheaper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWARLEY2 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 46 minutes ago, nick76 said: I won’t disagree with most of your comment but the section above is way off. If you don’t think this is a factor then I don’t think you are living in reality. Money is one of the key factors both yours and what others are getting around you, and bizarrely at this level even more so. Ok. Fair enough. Another angle. We are loaning and not buying a player. From the madhouse that is Barca. We are not setting the wage, they are. For one season we are getting in what should be a top quality rotational option to cover for the injury to one of if not our most important figureheads on the pitch. I really cannot see any player or their agent thinking that this is unfair on them. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one_ian_taylor Posted August 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2023 Digne no longer even the highest paid French defender at the club? Can we move on from Digne as the benchmark for high wages now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsworthvilla Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Really happy with this. This is a great coup considering its pretty much a last minute emergency loan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick76 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 9 minutes ago, MWARLEY2 said: Ok. Fair enough. Another angle. We are loaning and not buying a player. From the madhouse that is Barca. We are not setting the wage, they are. For one season we are getting in what should be a top quality rotational option to cover for the injury to one of if not our most important figureheads on the pitch. I really cannot see any player or their agent thinking that this is unfair on them. . Agents aren’t human, everything is unfair to them On a serious note I see your point and understand, I think it’s a little incorrect imo. It’ll be used as leverage for agents at the very least. Anyway, doesn’t matter, let’s move on, adds to squad strength so I’m all good. While concerned about the money, it’s not really a topic I care enough about to discuss to death or stand my ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteExile Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 If it's 75 per cent of anywhere near the figures touted for his Barca salary I'd be a tad concerned, not going to lie. Your biggest wages should go to your best players. But - from a FPP perspective - how worse off are we going that route instead of paying, say, 50% of his wage but then having to pay Barclelona a € 4-5 million loan fee on top of that as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantholtgolazo Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Thought he seemed solid based on watching a bit of spurs, certainly seems to possess the right skillset for an Emery defender. Happy its a loan but also not fussed with the wages, the only people that know the true figures and financial context work for the club and its safe to assume were fully involved in the workings of the deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted August 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, The_Steve said: I imagine the 75% figure is still Barca spin. We aren't paying that for a season loan. Fabrizio said it, so it must be true. Edited August 30, 2023 by villarule123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoMkali Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, The_Steve said: Barca media are BS merchants so I’d take any discussion of wages etc with some salt. It’s a pragmatic move that gives us more quality should injuries pile up so we don’t need to rely upon youth or the likes of Hause or Chambers. I'd assume it's like 75% of his base wages mot counting the deferred payments so more like 75% of 120-150k than 75% of 200k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, FLVillan said: No flights from BCN (main airport) but this little nugget from GIR which is only 35 miles from the city and the more likely airport of choice for private operators.... Ah, I see Digne is using the 5th plane from his private jet collection to shuttle his mate over. D-IANE though to D-IDNE must have been busy. And obviously saves the D-IGNE call sign for his own trips. Edited August 30, 2023 by MrBlack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) Quote Lenglet will undergo a medical check-up tomorrow in Birmingham and will sign his loan for a season. Pure and hard assignment. Lenglet, Aston Villa and Barça: the three parties have put the best possible will to close the agreement. Edited August 30, 2023 by HalfTimePost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HalfTimePost Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 minutes ago, HalfTimePost said: Quote Pure and hard assignment. Kenneth.gif 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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